TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Aug 30, 2026 - Sunday
4.2K, 10k, Marathon
Race Report
The Sydney Marathon course was beautiful, we were running through some of the most beautiful parts of Sydney....
Most BRUTAL Marathon Course of ALL Time in Sydney, Australia
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Race Information
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is the newest member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Run one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney’s most beautiful and historic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
This is the only running event in Australia to be broadcast live each year, it typically hosts 40,000+ participants from over 100 countries and has raised over $26.5 million dollars for charitable organisations since its inception.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 10,000+
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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